E-Rate #2699013309.068

This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a provider for a 1 Gbps fiber backbone circuit to support its consortium's statewide educational network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education (Des Moines, Polk County, IA) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Purpose: Connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for the consortium - Quantity: 1 circuit - Service classified under NAICS 517919 (All Other Telecommunications) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the award notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supports a consortium model for educational network infrastructure - Service is for non-user facility connectivity, not direct end-user access - 12-month contract duration - Estimated Contract Value: - $10,006.20 for the 12-month period

This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit providing connectivity between aggregation points or other non-user facilities for the Iowa Department of Education consortium. The contract is for a 1 Gbps Ethernet backbone circuit with a duration of 12 months starting March 25, 2026. The total award amount is $10,006.20, covering the cost of the fiber service to support the consortium's network infrastructure needs within Iowa.